Altri Mondi
Encyclopedia
Altri Mondi was a collection of science fiction
novels published by Arnoldo Mondadori Editore
from 1986 to 1993.
The first number was the Italian translation of Robots and Empire
by Isaac Asimov (May 1986). Other authors published included Alfred Bester
, William Gibson
, Robert A. Heinlein
, Robert Silverberg
, Lucius Shepard
and others.
Covers were initially painted by Vicente Segrelles
, soon replaced by the Argentine Oscar Chichoni
.
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
novels published by Arnoldo Mondadori Editore
Arnoldo Mondadori Editore
Arnoldo Mondadori Editore is the biggest publishing company in Italy.-History:Founded by the 18-year-old Arnoldo Mondadori in 1907 to publish the magazine titled Luce!, it soon became an important publisher. Its headquarters are in Milan....
from 1986 to 1993.
The first number was the Italian translation of Robots and Empire
Robots and Empire
Robots and Empire is science fiction novel written by the American author Isaac Asimov and published by Doubleday Books in 1985. It is part of Asimov's Robot series, consisting of many short stories and novels....
by Isaac Asimov (May 1986). Other authors published included Alfred Bester
Alfred Bester
Alfred Bester was an American science fiction author, TV and radio scriptwriter, magazine editor and scripter for comic strips and comic books...
, William Gibson
William Gibson
William Gibson is an American-Canadian science fiction author.William Gibson may also refer to:-Association football:*Will Gibson , Scottish footballer...
, Robert A. Heinlein
Robert A. Heinlein
Robert Anson Heinlein was an American science fiction writer. Often called the "dean of science fiction writers", he was one of the most influential and controversial authors of the genre. He set a standard for science and engineering plausibility and helped to raise the genre's standards of...
, Robert Silverberg
Robert Silverberg
Robert Silverberg is an American author, best known for writing science fiction. He is a multiple nominee of the Hugo Award and a winner of the Nebula Award.-Early years:...
, Lucius Shepard
Lucius Shepard
Lucius Shepard is an American writer. Classified as a science fiction and fantasy writer, he often leans into other genres, such as magical realism. His work is infused with a political and historical sensibility and an awareness of literary antecedents...
and others.
Covers were initially painted by Vicente Segrelles
Vicente Segrelles
Vicente Segrelles is a Catalan-Spanish comic book artist and writer.He was born in Barcelona.Segrelles gained popularity in Europe for his painted comic epos The Mercenary , started in 1980. Set in a medieval fantasy world, El Mercenario follows the adventures of a mercenary in his fight against...
, soon replaced by the Argentine Oscar Chichoni
Óscar Chichoni
Oscar Chichoni is an Argentine illustrator of comic books and science fiction magazines and books.-Biography:Chichoni was born in a desolate hamlet in Corral de Bustos, province of Córdoba, and is self-taught in art...
.
External links
- List of published numbers (containing original titles of novels)